BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who
50th Anniversary special The Day of the Doctor iconic image
revealed.
The centerpiece of BBC
AMERICA’s celebrations of Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary will
be the special anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor, premiering on
Saturday, November 23. In addition to the episode title and iconic image
revealed today, the BBC confirmed the anniversary special will be feature length with
75 minutes of adventure. The Day of the
Doctor
stars
Matt
Smith (How
to Catch a Monster), David Tennant (Broadchurch), Jenna
Coleman (Dancing on the Edge), with Billie Piper (Secret
Diary of a Call Girl) and John Hurt (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,
Alien). This is the first time David Tennant and Billie Piper have appeared
in the series since their farewells in 2010. The special will be a celebration
for long-time fans and an opportunity for those new to the series to jump
onboard.
Matt Smith, who
plays the Doctor, said: “The Day of the
Doctor is nearly here! Hope you all enjoy. There’s lots more coming your
way, as the countdown to the 50th begins now.”
Steven Moffat, lead
writer and executive producer, Doctor Who said: "50 years has
turned Doctor Who from a television show into a cultural landmark.
Personally I can't wait to see what it becomes after a
hundred."
BBC AMERICA will announce
additional 50th Anniversary programming plans in the coming
weeks.
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